Temptations - Papa was a rolling stone 1983 live

great video/enjoyed/im 53/ty

Yeah....Otis is a GREAT singer. Crazy range. "I Ain't Got Nothing" is a great lead. You don't stay in business for 50 years being "average". Everyone who was ever a Temp could blow....best believe that!

melvins my man

I love how the lead singer goes through it like a proper preacher heh, so funky!

i second demtriius3000.

Otis is often described as being the middle voice, he is smooth enough to blend in but necessary to make it happen.

@crawlermk

demetriius3000 is right. Otis could sing very well.

what a jam!

umm,otis can sing...he was baratone...juss cause he didnt lead songs dont mean he cant sing....and he actually did lead songs..when i get the name or names of them,i'll skool you on them.each temp had the perfect voice for the harmony you hear...if either one of them was missing from the song when they all sing together,you would notice...or anybody with an ear for music would...but otis def could sing sir

Don't Send me Away, I see My child, and For Your Love/You Send Me, are just a few. The man has also had partial leads on a slew of other songs....including I Can't Get Next To You among others. The guy has a smooth voice. He's a crooner, and when a soft ballady vocal is required, Otis does a great lead. He has sick range too, he sings first Tenor, 2nd Tenor, Baritone, and I think even a little bass, though he wont admit it. He puts his voice where its needed, in the backround.

@JakeJax...thanks jax...some ppl juss say anything without followin up or nothin...like you say,the dudes voice was very smooth